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  Maharashtra Govt Formation: Sonia-Pawar meet; Sanjay Raut hints at resurrection of Sena-BJP alliance

  November 18, 2019 23:53 IST

  Another day has passed and Maharashtra's political conundrum doesn't look like ending anytime soon. An alliance between the Shiv Sena and Congress-NCP, which looked like a done deal a few days ago, is still not official. Even as Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi met NCP Chief Sharad Pawar to discuss the possibilities, Senior Shiv Sena leader, Sanjay Raut was quoted as saying that the party could yet think of an alliance with the BJP with certain conditions met.

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  Sanjay Raut positive about compromise with BJP, claims Ramdas Athawale

  November 18, 2019 18:31 IST

  Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has claimed that in his talk with Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut, a possible compromise formula between Shiv Sena and the BJP was discussed.

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  After meeting Sonia, Pawar says they did not discuss common minimum programme

  November 18, 2019 19:09 IST

  Sharad Pawar-Sonia Gandhi meet came amid frantic political developments in Maharashtra. Maharashtra still does not have a government still and is under President's Rule.

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  With NCP's praise in Parliament, PM Modi sparks speculation on Maharashtra stalemate

  November 18, 2019 16:39 IST

  ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address on the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha on Monday had a Maharashtra connection. PM Modi praised Sharad Pawar's NCP -- a kingmaker in Maharashtra, sparking speculation amid the political deadlock in the state.

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  Karnataka By-Elections: High stakes for Congress, BJP in 15 poll-bound constituencies

  November 18, 2019 15:48 IST

  15 constituencies in Karnataka will go to poll on December 5 as the turncoats face the people for the first time since the 2018 assembly elections. Amidst all the political numbers game, the stakes are high for the Congress and the BJP. 

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  All parties, including BJP, should learn: PM's praise for NCP, BJD on parliamentary norms

  November 18, 2019 15:50 IST

  ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Biju Janata Dal for adhering to parliamentary norms by not entering the Well of the House.

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  BJP-Sena must choose their paths, we will do our politics: Sharad Pawar

  November 18, 2019 13:08 IST

  Pre-poll allies BJP and Shiv Sena contested the October 21 Assembly polls together. The BJP bagged 105 out of 288 seats while Shiv Sena managed to win 56 seats. However, the alliance fell apart after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray demanded rotational chief ministerial post, a demand denied by the BJP.

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  Pawar to meet Sonia today; to finalise ‘alternative govt’ in Maharashtra

  November 18, 2019 8:30 IST

  Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi's meet comes as the NCP is in talks with its ally Congress for a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena after Sena's alliance with the BJP fell apart over the chief minister's post in Maharashtra.

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  Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government to take charge in first week of December: Sanjay Raut

  November 17, 2019 21:06 IST

  Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that a 'Common Minimum Program' has been finalised between Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP and that the government will be led by a Chief Minister from Shiv Sena for five years.

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  Missed Shiv Sena in NDA meet, better co-ordination among allies is necessary: Chirag Paswan

  November 17, 2019 19:07 IST

  Newly appointed Lok Jan Shakti Party chief Chirag Paswan said on Sunday that Shiv Sena's absence was felt in the NDA meet called ahead of Winter Session of Parliament.

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  Fadnavis heckled at Bal Thackeray's death anniversary function

  November 17, 2019 16:23 IST

  Fadnavis and his entourage, which included several senior BJP leaders, moved on without reacting to the jibes.  

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  Maha govt: All eyes on Pawar-Uddhav-Sonia meet

  November 17, 2019 15:26 IST

  The meeting is likely to happen on Tuesday or Wednesday as the CMP gets finalized among the three parties.  

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  Priyanka asks partymen to focus on real issues

  November 17, 2019 15:16 IST

  The Congress met on Saturday to prepare for the rally which is likely to be attended by all the opposition leaders. The rally will largely focus on economic slowdown and rising unemployment.

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  You will soon see a CM in Maharashtra from Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut

  November 17, 2019 14:27 IST

  The BJP and Shiv Sena have locked horns over the seat-sharing formula and the post of chief minister in the state ever since the results of the Assembly elections were announced on October 24. The Sena also announced to skip a meeting of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) today, ahead of the winter session of Parliament from Monday.

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  Shivaji Maharaj belongs to all, says Sena in swipe at BJP

  November 17, 2019 11:28 IST

  The BJP had mounted a campaign seen by political observers as an effort to appropriate the legacy of the legendary warrior-king in a bid to upstage the Sena.

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  Congress seeks action against Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa for violation of model code

  November 16, 2019 22:35 IST

  The Congress in Karnataka on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission initiate action against Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa for alleged violation of the model code of conduct in the state where bypolls are to be held in 15 assembly constituencies on December 5.  

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  Amit Shah attacks Congress for backwardness of tribals, says Modi stands behind them like brother

  November 16, 2019 21:07 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress of using the tribal population as vote bank and "doing nothing" for their welfare, and said the Modi government has changed their lives through a series of development initiatives.

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  Sena not to attend NDA meet, may announce alliance exit formally

  November 16, 2019 22:25 IST

  Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the decision has already been made in this regard. On Saturday, as he spoke with media representatives, he said that his party would like to see Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to become CM of Maharashtra.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker appeals to parties for cooperation for a smooth winter session

  November 16, 2019 19:34 IST

  After an all-party meeting, which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Speaker said floor leaders of different parties mentioned various issues that they wished to be discussed during the winter session, beginning November 18.

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  Uddhav Thackeray for CM, says Sanjay Raut as parties huddle up over Maharashtra

  November 16, 2019 19:01 IST

  Shiv Sena MP and senior leader of the party Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray should lead the state government. In other words, Raut has probably for the first time recently, prominently pitched for Uddhav Thackeray for the chief ministerial post.

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  Congress played with India's security on Rafale controversy: Yogi Adityanath

  November 16, 2019 18:27 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Congress played with India's security for "petty gains" and the Supreme Court's dismissal of the review petitions on the Rafale jet deal has exposed the opposition party's "lies".

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  Sharad Pawar likely to meet Sonia in Delhi, discuss alliance with Shiv Sena

  November 16, 2019 18:29 IST

  Congress president Sonia Gandhi and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar are likely to meet in Delhi on Sunday to discuss a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena toform a government in Maharashtra, sources said. Allies Congress and NCP have already worked out a common minimum programme (CMP) with the Sena.

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  After pre-poll ship jumping to BJP, former NCP leaders want to rejoin the party

  November 16, 2019 19:04 IST

  Maharashtra government formation: Sources have told India TV that 10 BJP MLAs are holding talks with the NCP to join the party. Former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has also said a few days ago that 6 BJP MLAs are in touch with him.

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  As Maharashtra equations change, Raut tweets about 'naya mausam'

  November 16, 2019 12:38 IST

  Politics in Maharashtra took an unexpected turn after the Shiv Sena walked away from its longtime ally BJP over sharing the chief ministerial post after Assembly results were declared on October 24.

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  Sharad Pawar, Sonia Gandhi to meet on Sunday; BJP flexes muscles

  November 16, 2019 0:08 IST

  Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that Congess chief Sonia Gandhi and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar will sit together on Sunday (November 17) to decide further course of action in current political crisis in Maharashtra.

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  Only 4 MPs turn up for key meet on air pollution crisis; Gambhir, 23 others give it a miss

  November 15, 2019 20:54 IST

  Only four MPs of a 28-member parliamentary panel attended a key meeting to discuss the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR on Friday, with the absentees including East Delhi parliamentarian Gautam Gambhir.  

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  BJP protests outside Congress office demanding apology from Rahul Gandhi over Rafale verdict

  November 15, 2019 17:19 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone on the offensive against Rahul Gandhi for his remark on Supreme Court verdict on Rafale deal. BJP is demanding apology from Rahul Gandhi. On Friday, BJP held a protest outside All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in New Delhi.

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  'Sometimes you feel you are losing the match, but...': Gadkari's googly on Maharashtra stalemate

  November 15, 2019 16:23 IST

  Amid the current political stalemate in Maharashtra, Union minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has likened politics with cricket, saying "anything" Could happen in both these fields as those who appear to be losing the match might actually win the game.